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Cultural Connections
Consider the following events throughout our community.
Dining Out
 
Out & About
 
Staying Home
 

DINING OUT

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Mmmm... Crepes!
Stop by the newly opened Good Girls Go to Paris on Woodward in the Park Shelton in Detroit.  Hey!  It's right across the street from the Detroit Institute of Arts.  Make a day of it!

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More French food in Detroit at Le Petit Zinc
Rave reviews, charming and authentic.

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French pastries anyone?
Stop by the Avalon bakery on Cass & Willis in Midtown Detroit.  They do a great celebration of French Cuisine each year.  Here are the photos from 2006 - and information on the bakery.
 

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Even more pastries?
Consider Le Petit Prince in Birmingham.
 

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Pastries closer to home?
Josef's is just up the street!
 

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How about Belgian food?
Mr. Abel suggests Bastone in Royal Oak.
 

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Something Spanish?
Sangría in Royal Oak boasts a Flamenco show on Thursdays.
 

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Have you tried Cuban food?
Club Vicente
Check out this great Cuban restaurant in Detroit on Library street, near the Opera House.  The menu also features very good Spanish food.
 

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Something Mexican?
(Or Guatemalan, Colombian & Salvadoran)

This neighborhood near the Ambassador bridge features many great restaurants to try - most have Mexican food but others (like El Comal at 3456 W. Vernor, two blocks from I-75) feature Guatemalan, Colombian and Salvadoran foods, too.
 

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Something Mexican in the Neighborhood?
Try Plaza México in Eastpointe on 9 mile near I-94. 
(18322 E 9 Mile Rd) Very authentic, delicious food.
 

bulletMmmmm...tacos!
bulletMr. Abel, aficionado of fish tacos, reminds you that in addition to local southwest Detroit options (like Lupita's taquería), Baja Fresh has opened locations in Michigan - a more authentic fast food option when you're out and about. 

OUT & ABOUT

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Day of the Dead Events 2009

 
bullet Detroit events brochure can be downloaded here
bulletDay of the Dead Festivities at the Mexicantown Fiesta Center  (4114 West Vernor) October 28-November 2nd.  
For details on this event please call:  313.598.0175

 
bulletDay of the Dead celebration at the Detroit Science Center - in conjunction with The Accidental Mummies of Guanajuato exhibit. 
bullet"Celebrate Day of the Dead with the exhibit, "The Accidental Mummies of Guanajunato" with a special performance by Mariachi Fiesta Alegra at 2 and 3 p.m., craft activities throughout the day and pinatas and treat bags for all kids visiting the museum. Come in costume and receive $3 off adult admission, $2 off children admission."

 

bulletDay of the Dead celebration at the Detroit Institute of Arts - stop by and decorate a sugar skull. 

 
bulletHoly Redeemer Parish is displaying their annual ofrenda.  They offer mass in Spanish. 

 
bulletDay of the Dead celebration at the Museum of Art at Michigan State University - 10/28 - 11/12/09.

 
bulletTwo Michigan artists were chosen for the giant Chicago exhibit of Day of the Dead art at the National Museum of Mexican Art through December 13th.  
bullet"The NMMA’s 23rd annual Día de Muertos exhibition featuring more than 20 artists from Mexico and the U.S." •  La Prensa article 

 

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Detroit Science Center: The Accidental Mummies of Guanajato

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"On Oct. 10, the Detroit Science Center will open "The Accidental Mummies of Guanajuato" -- a scientific, medical and cultural look at 36 Mexicans buried between about 1850 and 1950 whose bodies were unintentionally mummified in cement crypts. The $2 million, 10,000-square-foot show -- the first the center has organized for a national tour -- runs till April 11, and then will tour the U.S. for three years." 
(Detroit News Article)

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"Beyond the Music" Concert with Sones de Mexico
http://www.compascenter.org/

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November 6th and Compás 
(The Center of Music  & Performing Arts Southwest)

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Check out the details for this unique opportunity.
(Click the invitation below.)

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STAYING HOME

bulletTV Shows
bullet My Americas - Keep an eye out for this series on PBS.  Episodes explore a wide variety of topics.
 

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